I purchased a 2024 Toyota Corolla 13 days ago, it's Monsoon season in Arizona, went down a street with high standing water, made it through the water, car shut off after clearing the water, "not ready to drive" error message on the dash, had the car towed home, let things dry out over night, car won't start - new error message - please visit the dealer. Please tell me I didn't destroy/ruin my car. I bought it because I had a Fiat 500 Pop that was eating me out of house and home, Scotty swears by Toyota, so I bought a brand new one, hoping we would have a long life together. The Corollas are too low to the ground, but is was the cheapest Toyota to finance given how much cars costs these days.
Unfortunately if you submerged wiring and possibly modules the car is probably toast. You could try having a shop try to dry everything out but chances are it will never be right. If you have full insurance you may be able to file a claim. Usually insurance companies will total a flood car but at least you'd get a payout.
@chucktobias When I called roadside last night, they asked if I wanted to file a claim due to the car being in water, I told her no, as I thought things would be okay, the car is being towed to the dealer for assessment, the car does have full coverage insurance, waiting to see what the outcome will be, thanks!
@jenniferjayjay I would file a claim and see what the insurance company wants to do before authorizing any work. Dealers are the most expensive option and the most likely to rip you off. You want an insurance adjuster to evaluate the car. (Of course insurance companies are not exactly angels either, but if they are going to total the car there is no sense paying the dealer to work on it. Hopefully you are not "upside down" on a car loan.)
@chucktobias oh my.. drove a new car in deep water.. wow